The Measure of the Average Change in Prices Over Time

question 144

Multiple Choice

The measure of the average change in prices over time in a fixed "market basket" of goods and services is known as

• A)cost-of-living allowance.
• B)cost-of-living adjustment.
• C)the consumer price index.
• D)the inflation index.

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